Red Cross aids two after West Edmeston fire
Volunteers from the Central and Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross provided immediate emergency aid to two people after a fire Monday on Stanbro Road in West…
Deputies investigate fatal crash on Route 31
At approximately 6:38 a.m. June 28, 2023, Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to State Route 31 near Smith Ridge Road in Sullivan regarding a two-car motor vehicle crash.…
Police ask for public’s help
The Canastota Police Department has issued a missing and vulnerable adult alert for John A. Durr, 27. According to the notice issued by Canastota, Durr was last seen May 31,…
Madison County: Vaccinate your pets
Third animal tests positive for rabies virus The Madison County Public Health Department reported its third positive case of rabies this year. In January, a raccoon in Lenox tested positive,…
Teacher charged after allegedly tripping student
On May 26, 2023, state police in Oneida arrested Sharon M. Schnauffer, 50, of Chittenango, on a charge of endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor. On…
Department of State issues tips for safe grilling
Following safety procedures when grilling can reduce injury and save lives The state Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing safety tips to follow when using gas or…
DEC issues guidance to avoid coyote conflicts
Sightings more prevalent as spring approaches The state Department of Environmental Conservation issued guidance to help prevent conflicts between people and coyotes this spring. Coyote sightings increase in spring, and…
Injured Canastota officer returns to active duty
Officer William Preuss, who was injured in the line of duty by an assailant several months ago, will return to active duty with the Canastota Police Department this week. Preuss…
Defensive driving class planned for May 20, 2023
The Empire Safety Council is sponsoring a defensive driving class from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the North Utica Community Center, 50 Riverside Drive. Certified…
Troopers investigate death of infant
On May 11, 2023, at 7:33 p.m., state police in Remsen responded to 10200 Fuller Road, Steuben, for an unresponsive 8-month-old female. When Troopers arrived, they provided life-saving measures with…
BLOTTER: Oneida Police Dep’t May 5 to 11, 2023
May 1 May 2 May 3 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9 Earl E. Egelston Sr., 55, of Oneida, was issued a criminal summons for third-degree criminal tampering.…
Fenner man charged with sexual assault on child
On May 9, 2023, state police in Oneida arrested 54-year-old Alan N. Meacham, Jr., of Fenner, on a charge of predatory sexual assault against a child, a class A-II felony.…